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Tragic Phoenix Train Crash Kills Twelve of Thirteen
A 1938 Chevrolet with 12 passengers plus one infant collided with Southern Pacific Golden State Limited just after midnight at a Phoenix level crossing. Only an 18 month old girl survived, critically injured, as fatalities mounted to twelve. The wreck occurred near the western edge of Phoenix with speeds estimated between 76 and 80 mph.
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